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Sikh Educational Conference 2013 to be held at Khalsa Primary School Southall on July 13

Southall, United Kingdom (June 14, 2013): It is learnt that a Sikh Educational Conference is going to be held on July 13, 2013 (Saturday) at Khalsa Primary School, Norwood Green Road, Southall.

European Parliament conference on the Death Penalty & Human Rights abuses in India on 25 June

London, United Kingdom (June 13, 2013): The UK based Sikh Federation (UK) has confirmed that a conference is going to be held on Tuesday 25 June 2013 in the European Parliament in Brussels on the Death Penalty and Human Rights abuses in India.

UK academicians unanimously passed motion opposing execution of Professor Bhullar

London/Birmingham (June 13, 2013): It is learnt that the University and College Union (United Kingdom) has opposed the possible execution of Professor Devender Pal Singh Bhullar. UCU Congress has unanimously passed a motion calling upon the Indian government not to execute Professor Bhullar and to remove him from death row immediately.

Sarnas shall have to face action for opposing Sikh genocide 1984 memorial: Giani Gurbachan Singh

Amritsar, Punjab (June 13, 2013): It is learnt from various media sources that the Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh said on June 13, 2013 that action was imminent against Shiromani Akali Dal (Delhi) President and former chief of Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee(DSGPC) Paramjeet Singh Sarna and his brother Harvinder Singh Sarna for creating hurdles against the construction of the Sikh genocide 1984 memorial to be constructe by DSGMC at Gurdwara Rakabganj Sahib in the memory of victims of the genocide.

Delhi state authority threatens DSGMC with action over Sikh Genocide 1984 memorial

New Delhi, India (June 13, 2013): As per media reports on June 12, 2013 the Delhi High Court declined to grant stay on the construction of a memorial at Gurudwara Rakabganj Sahib complex in Delhi as New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) told the court that legal action will be taken soon if the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) continue with the project.

Quebec Soccer Federation to reveal decision on Turban ban in 10 days; Brossard team sported in turbans to show solidarity

Montreal/ Canada (June 12, 2013): It is learnt that the Quebec Soccer Federation has made a decision concerning its ban on turbans on the soccer pitch but will only reveal it in 10 days. It is notable that the Canadian Soccer Association suspended the provincial association on June 10, 2013 after it showed no sign of overturning its decision to to uphold a ban on Sikh turbans, patkas and keskis on the soccer pitch.

Foundation stone of 1984 Sikh Genocide Memorial: Dal Khalsa appreciated DSGMC for its efforts but slammed it for inviting BJP leadership

Amritsar, Punjab (June 12, 2013): The Dal Khalsa, while appreciating the initiative of the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee of laying the foundation stone of 1984 Sikh Genocide Memorial in Gurdwara Rakab Ganj Sahib Complex, strongly objected to the presence of Bharatiya Janata Party President Rajnath Singh arguing the Hindutva party itself had blood of innocent Muslims of Gujarat on its hands and was thus no different from the Congress so far as the attitude towards minorities was concerned.

Foundation stone of Sikh Genocide 1984 memorial inside a gudwara complex near Indian Parliament

New Delhi, India (June 12, 2013): It is learnt that the foundation stone of Sikh Genocide 1984 Memorial was unveiled on on June 12, 2013. The memorial is being built inside the Gurdwara Rakab Ganj Sahib Complex.

Sarnas for betrayed the Sikh panth, says Peermohammad; Urges Akal Takht to summon them

Chandigarh/ Punjab (June 11, 2013): All India Sikh Students Federation (AISSF) led by S. Karnail Singh Peermohammad has written a letter of Giani Gurbachan Singh, the jathedar of Akal Takht Sahib, demanding action against Paramjit Singh Sarna and Harvinder Singh Sarna for betraying the Sikh Panth.

Washington Sikhs honor Punjab Environmentalist Baba Sewa Singh

Washington DC, United States (June 12, 2013): It is learnt that the Guru Gobind Singh Foundation (GGSF) welcomed and honored Baba Sewa Singh, a great environmentalist and a humanitarian from Punjab, on June 9, 2013.

Two separate Shaheedi Samagams at Dera Sahib, Lahore cause confusion among Sikh Sangat

It is notable that Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) has also sent a Jatha to Pakistan to observe the martyrdom day. Whereas the same samgam is to be held on June 16; it is learnt that the SGPC jatha would hold a separate function observing the martyrdom day on June 12. Pakistan Sikh Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (PSGPC) shall observe the day on June 16.

Canadian Soccer Association suspends Quebec Soccer Federation over it’s decision to ban Sikh turban

The Canadian Soccer Association has requested on 6 June that the Quebec Soccer Federation reverse its position on turbans/patkas/keski with no resolution,” said Victor Montagliani, President of the Canadian Soccer Association, following the Board of Directors meeting. “The Quebec Soccer Federation’s inaction has forced us to take measures in order to ensure soccer remains accessible to the largest number of Canadians.

Call for Independent Sikh State grows as organisers of remembrance event declare justice no longer possible in India

London, United Kingdom (June 11, 2013): According to police estimates the number Sikhs protesting each year in June in central London continues to grow. This year the police estimated numbers increased by 15-20% on last year. Last year numbers grew by 30%.

WSO reacts to suspension of Quebec Soccer Federation

Ottawa (June 10, 2013): The World Sikh Organization of Canada reacts with sadness to the decision of the Canadian Soccer Association to suspend the Quebec Soccer Federation for their refusal to allow the wearing of Sikh turbans for soccer players. According to the CSA, the suspension will be lifted once the QSF ends its ban on the turban.

Sarna moves to Delhi High Court against Sikh Genocide 1984 memorial

New Delhi, India (June 10, 2013): According to a news report published by YesPunjab.Com: Paramjit Singh Sarna, the former president of Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) and president of SAD (Delhi) moved a petition on June 10, 2013 in Delhi High Court seeking a stay on November 1984 Sikh Genocide Memorial proposed by the present committee headed by SAD-Badal.

Don’t construct Sikh Genocide 1984 memorial in gurdwara complex, say Sarnas

New Delhi, India (June 10, 2013): According to certain media reports the Sarna brothers of SAD (Delhi) — in their first appearance since their defeat in the Delhi gurdwara polls — on June 09, 2013 said the Sikh Genocide 1984 memorial was not acceptable inside the Gurdwara Rakabganj Sahib. Sarnas reportedly said that the memorial should be built at some other site.

Delhi Committee plans to ‘inaugurate’ Sikh genocide 1984 memorial on June 12

New Delhi, India (June 10, 2013): It is learnt that the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) has prepared the design for the proposed memorial for the victims of Sikh Genocide 1984. The memorial is proposed to be raised inside the Gurdwara Rakabganj Sahib complex near Indian Parliament.

Baramulla: Sikh Students now wear turban to Indian Catholic school

Baramulla/Kashmir/India (June 10, 2012): It is learnt that the turbaned Sikh students have been attending classes for the last fortnight following their earlier exclusion for wearing their turban at the St Joseph’s Higher Secondary School in Baramulla, 50 km from the State Capital, Srinagar.

The Gallant Defender – Sant Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale [Book]

The Gallant Defender - Sant Jarnial Singh Bhindranwale, is a book by A. R. Darshi. Read this book online at Sikh Siyasat News.

Cheap tactic of India to halt construction of Sikh Genocide 1984 memorial

New Delhi, India (June 06, 2013): Thousands of Sikhs were brutally massacred throughout India in November 1984. The events are recalled as the 'Sikh Genocide 1984'. The massacres comprising the Sikh genocide were planned, organized and executed by the contemporary ruling regime of India. Many human rights organization and independent inquiry reports have documented the fact that police did not only stood spectator to the massacre of Sikhs, rather it participated in killings at many places.

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